Prime Minister Narendra Modi will go on an important visit to five countries from today to 9 July, including Ghana, Trinidad and Tobago, Argentina, Brazil and Namibia. This journey of his is the first of its kind for some of these countries in many decades.
The journey reflects India’s commitment to deepen relations with Global South, promote economic cooperation, resolve shared challenges in climate change and technological innovation. During this visit, PM Modi will hold several bilateral meetings and will also attend the 17th BRICS summit in Brazil.
Ghana: Historical relations and economic support will be strengthened
Prime Minister Modi’s first stop will be in Ghana on 2-3 July. This will be the first bilateral visit of an Indian Prime Minister in 30 years, which is a sign of focusing renewed on Indo-Ghana relations. President John Droni Mahama will host PM Modi. The trip includes formal reception, delegation level talks and face-to-face meeting to review and increase bilateral relations.
During the Prime Minister’s meetings with Ghana’s leadership, focus will be on agriculture, vaccine development, defense cooperation, important minerals and digital infrastructure. On July 3, Prime Minister Modi will address the Parliament of Ghana, in which he will discuss India’s contribution to shared democratic values ​​and Ghana development with MPs. West African country Ghana is the oldest democracy in Africa.
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While staying in Ghana, Prime Minister Modi will also talk to Indian migrants with the number of 15,000 in the country, which will strengthen mutual contact between the people. With a bilateral trade of $ 3 billion, which is mainly based on gold imports and with an Indian investment of $ 2 billion, the two countries aim to promote economic cooperation. Especially when Ghana is restructuring economic under the terms of IMF. Several MoUs are expected to be signed between the two countries, which will probably be in the field of traditional medicine, cultural exchange, which will lead to India’s historical support and intensity based on the historical support of Ghana in 1957.
Trinidad and Tobago: Celebration of shared heritage and migrant relations
Prime Minister Modi will visit the Caribbean country Trinidad and Tobago on 3-4 July. This will be the first bilateral visit of an Indian Prime Minister after 1999. The journey is taking place on the occasion of the 180th anniversary of the arrival of Indian migrants in Trinidad and Tobago. It is a milestone underlining deep cultural and historical relations between the two countries. Trinidad and Tobago have 40–45% of the population of Indian origin, including President Christine Carla Kangalu and Prime Minister Kamla Prasad-Bissar. A large migrant connectivity program is planned during this visit.
Prime Minister Modi will hold high-level talks with President Kangalu and Prime Minister Kamla Prasad-Bissar to strengthen bilateral relations, which will focus on pharmaceuticals, renewable energy, digital infra and agriculture. He will also address the joint session of the Parliament of Trinidad and Tobago, which reflects shared democratic values. The purpose of this trip is to expand India’s development partnership with lead players Trinidad and Tobago in Caricom – Caribbean Community and Small Island Developing States (SIDS) and expand India’s development partnership and find new avenues in sports, education and cultural cooperation. Many bilateral agreements are expected to be signed.
Argentina: Strategic partnership between economic reforms
Prime Minister Modi’s next stop will be in Argentina from 4 to 5 July 2025. PM Modi is going to Argentina at the invitation of President Xavier Miley. This will be the first bilateral visit of an Indian Prime Minister to this South American country in 57 years. The purpose of this historic journey is to strengthen the strategic partnership established in 2019, as Argentina is carrying forward important economic reforms. According to Foreign Ministry officials, bilateral discussions with the leadership of Argentina will include trade, defense, agriculture, mining, oil and gas, renewable energy and digital innovation.
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India is also trying to create a new partnership in the field of energy security and rare economy. The two leaders will explore the possibilities of cooperation in telemedicine, defense manufacturing and space technology. Argentina will take advantage of India’s expertise to support its development goals. This travel of PM Modi is ready to provide new opportunities for cooperation, which will strengthen India’s role as a trusted partner in Latin America.
Brazil: BRICS summit and bilateral strategic participation
Prime Minister Modi will be on a visit to Brazil from 5-8 July. He will attend Gana to attend the 17th BRICS Summit at Rio de Janeiro and will visit Brasilia in hosting President Lewis Eneasio Lula Da Silva. This is Modi’s fourth visit to Brazil after previous visits in 2014, 2019 and 2024. At the BRICS summit, PM Modi will hold talks with 10 full member countries, 12 partner countries and leaders of 8 invited countries.
The major agenda of the BRICS Summit includes global governance reforms, peace and safety, multiplicity, artificial intelligence, climate action and global health. During the state visit to Brasilia on 8 July, Prime Minister Modi will hold bilateral talks with President Lula to carry forward the Indo-Brazilian strategic partnership established in 2006. This dialogue will focus on trade (target of $ 20 billion), defense, renewable energy, mining, significant minerals, space, healthcare and digital infra.
India’s largest trading partner in Latin America with a bilateral trade of $ 12.2 billion is Brazil, the main focus, both countries are exploring the possibility of expansion of trade agreement. This journey will strengthen India’s leadership role in BRICS, especially when India is preparing to head in 2026.
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Namibia: Historical relations are strengthened
Prime Minister Modi will visit Namibia on July 9 at the invitation of President Netumbo Nandi-Nadaitwa, which will be his first visit to this African country and this will be the third visit of an Indian Prime Minister. The visit of an Indian Prime Minister for the first time in the last 27 years will include formal reception, tribute to Namibia’s Founding Father Dr. Sam Nujoma, bilateral talks and addressing the Parliament of Namibia.
The purpose of this visit is to deepen India’s historical relations with Namibia, which is associated with the support given by India in the freedom struggle of Namibia in the 1940s. Bilateral trade worth $ 600 million and Indian investment of $ 800 million, especially in zinc and diamond processing, will be the major points of discussion.
Relocating cheetahs from Namibia in Kuno National Park in India reflects the growing partnership between the two countries. Important attention will also be paid to cooperation in agriculture, pharmaceuticals and important minerals like uranium, copper and lithium as well as integrated payment interface (UPI) agreement between Central Bank of Namibia and NPCI.
Solidarity with global south
Prime Minister Modi’s visit to five countries underlines India’s leadership in fulfilling the aspirations of Global South, from economic development to climate action and technical innovation. By joining Africa, Caribbean Country and Latin America, India is strengthening its role as a bridge between developing countries and global forums like BRICS and United Nations.